Women’s World cup struggling for recognition
Female athletes still face a lack of representation in the media Photo courtesy of Marta Kierkus This summer, the 2014 FIFA World Cup unfolded with its... Read more.
Iraq’s past is it’s present
How American foreign policy was instrumental in the creation of ISIS Original image from Wikimedia Commons. Edits by Marta Kierkus Genocide is going on... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t
Is it better to be liked or respected? Photo courtesy of Elias Rovielo Is it better to be liked or respected? As philosopher Thomas... Read more.
‘Handgun Challenge’ raises money for Feline Leukemia Society
New internet fad popularized by U of O student Brianna Campigotto A new Internet challenge has gone viral across social media. For two weeks now, the... Read more.
Great art by bad people
Should we endorse art made by morally compromised creators? An uncomfortable moral quandary has reared its ugly head at the tail end of the summer movie... Read more.
Ottawa frosh isn’t anything new
The controversy over Ottawa's new privately run frosh week is overblown Ottawa’s new privately run frosh week has some people in a tizzy, but critics of... Read more.
Philosophical sh*t-Can we have happiness without sadness?
People often ask themselves what specific elements bring about true, everlasting happiness. Some say this divine state can be attained through family. Others... Read more.
Heckles: English spelling is bologna
Illustration by Brennan BovaEven though it’s my native tongue, I’ll be the first one to admit the English language is full of chaotic spelling choices and... Read more.
The Tomato: Cooties outbreak grips Ottawa area
Elementary school students at risk of contracting 'icky' virus Even though class is not currently in session, panic has gripped Ottawa elementary... Read more.
Finding value at the margins
Blue Jays must fix bottom portion of roster to win now Photo by Michael Axisa (CC) As of Friday night, the Blue Jays were 21-21 — good enough for third... Read more.
Hybrid learning lacks engagement
Student experience with hybrid courses differs from administration’s rhetoric Photo by Marta Kierkus After making it through my first hybrid... Read more.
Outrage at seal hunting is misdirected
The seal hunt is more humane than industrial farming and fishing Photo by Danielle Sachs It’s not that I think everyone should go out and kill... Read more.
Canada’s best hope for democratic reform
How Elizabeth May could change the face of Canadian politics Photo by Mico Mazza With no end in sight to the federal government’s efforts to... Read more.
Don’t force me to contribute to partisan campaign
Student levies funding CFS campaign against Fair Elections Act How would you feel if you were involuntarily forced to fund political activities you... Read more.
‘No makeup selfie’ doesn’t change anything
Efforts often motivated by vanity, not charity To believe that cancer is weak enough to be solved by posting a selfie is naïve and offensive to those... Read more.
First Nations women last to get helping hand
Hundreds of missing and murdered women demand national inquiry The Canadian public’s response to railway blockades at the end of March, aimed at... Read more.
Time to talk tactics
How rape culture is rhetorically constructed We’ve heard definitions, debated its existence, and waded through semantics. Our favourite contrarians... Read more.
U of O expands to new campuses across city
Rejection of residence in Sandy Hill prompts drastic action Illustration by Tina Wallace With the recent rejection of plans to build a nine-storey... Read more.
Sixth Pillar Society strikes again
New evidence reveals secret society is behind all campus calamities Photo by Marta Kierkus The Tomato has recently obtained secret documents that... Read more.
I Vote: in focus
Two different perspectives on what can be learned from political engagement event Photo by Mico Mazza I Vote event didn't address underlying issues in youth... Read more.
How to find your Tinderella
Tips and tricks for getting the most out of the hottest mobile dating app Photo Illustration by Tina Wallace Desperation is never attractive when it comes... Read more.
Sex strike isn’t answer for Crimea
Ukrainian women withholding sex from Russian men will only deepen ethnic tensions Withholding sex from a particular ethnic group won’t resolve the conflict... Read more.
World leaders set to tango
New dance competition debuts with goal of 'fostering international cooperation' Illustration by Tina Wallace During an interview at his Los Angeles estate... Read more.
Fueling up: the best spots to grab a bite around campus
Great food options near campus Photo by Tina Wallace Relish the Flavour Relish the Flavour food truck restored my faith in on campus food options at the U... Read more.
Fair Elections Act bad for democracy
Harper should answer for the many who would be denied vote Photo by Mico Mazza On March 25, the University of Ottawa hosted I Vote, an event in... Read more.